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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.98, 6,894.35 and 2,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.98, 6,894.35 and 2,757.92 is: 3,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.98 : 6,894.35 = 2,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.98/6,894.35 = 2,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.98x = 6,894.35 × 2,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.98x = 19,014,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,065.75/4,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.88

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